Biostar NF4 AM2 Owner's manual

Category
Motherboards
Type
Owner's manual
NF4 AM2 / NF4 4X AM2
Setup Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction .............................................1
1.1 Before You Start...................................................................1
1.2 Package Checklist................................................................1
1.3 Motherboard Features..........................................................2
1.4 Rear Panel Connectors..........................................................3
1.5 Motherboard Layout for NF4 AM2.........................................4
1.6 Motherboard Layout for NF4 4X AM2.................................... 5
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ..............................6
2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)................................6
2.2 FAN Headers........................................................................ 8
2.3 Installing System Memory...................................................... 9
Connectors and Slots..............................................................................11
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup......................13
3.1 How to Setup Jumpers..........................................................13
3.2 Detail Settings.....................................................................13
Chapter 4: NVIDIA RAID Functions.........................20
4.1 Operation System................................................................20
4.2 Raid Arrays.........................................................................20
4.3 How RAID Works.................................................................20
Chapter 5: Useful Help ..............................................23
5.1 Driver Installation Note .......................................................23
5.2 Award BIOS Beep Code........................................................24
5.3 Extra Information................................................................24
5.4 Troubleshooting...................................................................26
Chapter 6: WarpSpeeder .......................................27
6.1 Introduction........................................................................27
6.2 System Requirement............................................................27
6.3 Installation.........................................................................28
6.4 WarpSpeeder™....................................................................29
Appendencies: SPEC In Other Language ................35
German................................................................................................35
France..................................................................................................37
Italian..................................................................................................39
Spanish................................................................................................41
Portuguese...........................................................................................43
Polish...................................................................................................45
RUSSIAN...............................................................................................47
ARABIC................................................................................................49
JAPANESE............................................................................................51
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 BEFORE YOU START
Tha nk yo u for choo sing our pro duct. Before yo u sta rt installing the
mo the rboa rd , plea se make sure you follo w the ins tructions be lo w:
Prepare a dry and stable working environment with
s uf ficie nt ligh ting .
Always disconnect the computer from power outlet
be fo re ope ra tion .
Befo re you take the m o the rboa rd ou t f rom a n ti -s ta ti c
bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely
grounde d appliance, or use gro unded wrist s trap to
remove the static charge.
Avo id tou ch ing the com pone nts o n m o the rboa rd o r the
rear side of the boa rd unless necessary. Hold the boa rd
on the edge, do not try to bend or flex the boa rd.
Do no t lea ve any unfas tene d small pa rts inside the
case after installation. Loose parts will cause short
circuits which ma y damage the equipment.
Keep the computer from dangerous area, such as heat
so urce, humid a ir and wa te r.
1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST
FDD Cable X 1
HDD Cable X 1
Se ria l ATA Cab le X 1
Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X 1
Use rs Manua l X 1
Fully Setup Driver CD X 1
USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional)
S/P DI F out Ca ble X 1 (op tiona l)
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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
NF4 AM2 NF4 4X AM2
CPU
Socket AM2
AMD At hlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Althlon 64X2 /
Sempron processors
AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit
computing
Supports Hyper Trans port and Cool=n=Quiet
Socket AM2
AMD Sempron processors
AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit
computing
Supports Hyper Trans port and Cool=n=Quiet
FSB
Support HyperTransport
Supports up to 1000 MHz Bandwidth
Support HyperTransport
Supports up to 800 MHz Bandwidth
Chipset
nVIDIA nForce4 nVIDIA nForce4 4X
Super I/O
ITE 8712F / 8716F
Provides the most commonl
y
us e d l e
g
ac
y
Su
p
e
r
I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
ITE 8712F / 8716F
Provides the most commonly used legacy Super
I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
Main
Memory
DIMM Slots x 4
Eac h DIMM supports 256/512MB & 1GB DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 4GB
Dual Channel Mode DDR2 memory module
Supports DDR2 400 / 533 / 667 / 800
Registered DIMM and Non-ECC DIMM is not
supported
DIMM Slots x 4
Eac h DIMM supports 256/512MB & 1GB DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 4GB
Dual Channel Mode DDR2 memory module
Supports DDR2 400 / 533 / 667 / 800
Registered DIMM and Non-ECC DIMM is not
supported
IDE
Integrated IDE Controller
Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode
Integrated IDE Controller
Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode
SA TA
Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Data transfer rates up to 1.5 Gb/s.
SATA Version 1.0 specification compliant.
Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Data transfer rates up to 1.5 Gb/s.
SATA Version 1.0 specification compliant.
LAN
Realtek 8201CL PHY / Marrell 88E3016 PHY
10 / 100 Mb/s Auto-Negotiation
Realtek 8201CL PHY / Marrell 88E3016 PHY
10 / 100 Mb/s Auto-Negotiation
Sound
ALC 655 / 658 (optional)
6 channels audio out
AC 97 Version 2. 3
ALC 655 / 658 (optional)
6 channels audio out
AC 97 Version 2. 3
PCI s lot x4 PCI s lot x4
PCI Express x16 slot x1 PCI Express x16 slot x1 Slots
PCI Express x 1 slot x2 PCI Express x 1 slot x2
Floppy connect or x1 Floppy connect or x1
Printer Port connec tor x1 Printer Port connec tor x1
IDE Connector x2 IDE Connector x2
On Board
Connec tor
SA TA C onnect or x4 SA TA C onnect or x4
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Front Panel Connector x1 Front Panel Connector x1
Front Audio Connector x1 Front Audio Connector x1
CD-in Connector x1 CD-in Connector x1
S/PDIF out connector x1 S/PDIF out connector x1
CPU Fan header x1 CPU Fan header x1
Sys tem Fan header x3 Sys tem Fan header x3
Chassis open header (optional) x1 Chassis open header (optional) x1
CMOS clear header x1 CMOS clear header x1
USB connector x3 USB connector x3
Power Connector (24pin) x1 Power Connector (24pin) x1
Power Connector (4pin) x1 Power Connector (4pin) x1
Back Panel
I/O
PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mouse x1
S e ri a l Port x 1
LAN port x1
USB Port x4
Audio Jack x3
PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mouse x1
S e ri a l Port x 1
LAN port x1
USB Port x4
Audio Jack x3
Board Size 218 x 293 (mm) 218 x 293 (mm)
Special
Features
NVIDIA nTunes
RAID 0 / 1 / 0+1 s upport
NVIDIA nTunes
RAID 0 / 1 / 0+1 s upport
OS Support
Windows 2K / XP
Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove
support for any OS With or without notice.
Windows 2K / XP
Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove
support for any OS With or without notice.
1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
Line In
Line Out
Mic In
PS/2
Mouse
PS/2
Keyboard
COM1 COM2
(optional)
USBX2USBX2
LAN
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1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT FOR NF4 AM2
JKBMS1
JUSB4
JAUDIO1
JUSBLAN1
BIOS
PCI-EX1_1
PCI1
FDD1
BAT1
JCOM1
JUSBV 2
JC DIN1
Codec
LAN
JAUD IO1
JATXPWR2
JPRNT1
PCI2
Su per I/O
JUSBV1
JUSB2 JUSB3
DDR2A1
JCMOS1
JPANEL1
IDE1
JATXPWR1
JCFAN1
JSATA4JSATA3
JSFAN1
JN FAN1
JDDR II_ 2. 2V
DDR2B1
DDR2B2
DDR2A2
JKBMSV1
PCI-EX16
PCI-EX1_2
PCI4
PCI3
nVIDIA
nForce4
JSATA2JSATA1
JCOM2
IDE2
JUSB4
JSPDIF_OUT1
(optional)
No te: represents the 1
st
pin.
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1.6 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT FOR NF4 4X AM2
JKBMS1
JUSB4
JAUDIO1
JUSBLAN1
BIOS
PCI-EX1_1
PCI1
FDD1
BAT1
JCOM1
JUSBV 2
JC DIN1
Codec
LAN
JAUD IO1
JATXPWR2
JPRNT1
PCI2
Su per I/O
JUSBV1
JUSB2 JUSB3
DDR2A1
JCMOS1
JPANEL1
IDE1
JATXPWR1
JCFAN1
JSATA4JSATA3
JSFAN1
JN FAN1
JDDR II_ 2. 2V
DDR2B1
DDR2B2
DDR2A2
JKBMSV1
PCI-EX16
PCI-EX1_2
PCI4
PCI3
nVIDIA
nForce4 4X
JSATA2JSATA1
JCOM2
IDE2
JUSB4
JSPDIF_OUT1
(optional)
No te: represents the 1
st
pin.
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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap.
Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the
lever up to a 90-degree angle.
Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on
CPU should point towards this white triangle. The CPU will fit only
in the correct orientation.
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Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct
B to complete the installation.
Step 5: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Connect the CPU
FAN power cable to the JCFAN1. This completes the installation.
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2.2 FAN HEADERS
These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan
cable and connector may be different according to the fan manufacturer.
Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to
pin#1.
JCFAN1: CPU Fan Header
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 Smart Fan
Control
3
FAN RPM rate
sense
14
JCFAN1
4 Smart Fan
Control (By Fan)
JSFAN1: System Fan Header
JNFAN1: North Bridge Fan Header
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
1
13
3
JNFAN1
JSFAN1
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
Note:
The JSFAN1 and JNFAN1 support 3-pin head connector. When connecting with wires
onto connectors, please note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to
pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.
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2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
A. Memory Modules
DDR2A1
DDR2B1
DDR2A2
DDR2B2
1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a
DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the
break on the Slot.
2. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining
chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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B. Memory Capacity
DIMM Socket
Location
DDR Module
To tal Memo r y
Size
DDR2A1 256MB/512MB/1024MB
DDR2B1 256MB/512MB/1024MB
DDR2A2 256MB/512MB/1024MB
DDR2B2 256MB/512MB/1024MB
Max is 4GB.
C. Dual Channel Memory installation
To trigger the Dual Channel function of the motherboard, the memory module
must meet the following requirements:
Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the following
table.
Dual Channel Status
DDR2A1
DDR2B1 DDR2A2 DDR2B2
Enabled O O X X
Enabled X X O O
Enabled O O O O
(O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.)
The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same (x8 or
x16)
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CONNECTORS AND SLOTS
FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector
The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that supports 360K,
720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. This connector supports the
provided floppy drive ribbon cables.
3
4
1
2
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IDE1/IDE2: Hard Disk Connectors
The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that provides PIO
Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functionality. It has two
HDD connectors IDE1 (primary) and IDE2 (secondary).
The IDE connectors can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can
connect up to four hard disk drives. The first hard drive should always be
connected to IDE1.
21
3940
IDE2 IDE1
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PCI-Ex16: PCI-Express x16 Slot
- PCI-Express 1.0a compliant.
- Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per
direction, for an aggregate of 8GB/s totally.
PCI-Ex1_1/PCI-Ex1_2: PCI-Express x1 slots
- PCI-Express 1.0a compliant.
- Data transfer bandwidth up to 250MB/s per direction; 500MB/s in total.
- PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins.
- 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture.
PCI-EX1_1
PCI-EX16
PCI-EX1_2
PCI1~PCI4: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots
This motherboard is equipped with 4 standard PCI slots. PCI stands for
Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion
cards. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits.
PCI3
PCI4
PCI1
PCI2
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CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP
3.1 HOW TO SET UP JUMPERS
The illustration shows how to set up jumpers. When the jumper cap is
placed on pins, the jumper isclose”, if not, that means the jumper is
open”.
Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed
3.2 DETAIL SET T ING S
JPANEL1: Front Panel Header
This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep
button and speaker connection. It allows user to connect the PC case’s front
panel switch functions.
1
SLP
PWR
_
LED
On/Off
RST
HLED
SP K
++
+
2
-
-
1516
Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 +5V 9 Sleep control
2 N/A 10 Ground
Sleep button
3 N/A 11 N/A N/A
4 Speaker
Speaker
Connector
12 Power LED (+)
5 HDD LED (+) 13 Power LED (+)
6 HDD LED (-)
Hard drive
LED
14 Power LED (-)
Power LED
7 Ground 15 Power button
8 Reset control
Reset button
16 Ground
Power-on button
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JATXPWR1: ATX Powe r Source Connector
This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX
power supply.
113
1224
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V
14 -12V 2 +3.3V
15 Ground 3 Ground
16 PS_ON 4 +5V
17 Ground 5 Ground
18 Ground 6 +5V
19 Ground 7 Ground
20 NC 8 PW_OK
21 +5V 9 Standby Voltage+5V
22 +5V 10 +12V
23 +5V 11 +12V
24 Ground 12 +3.3V
JATXPWR2: ATX Powe r Source Connector
By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.
Pin
Assignment
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 Ground
1
3
2
4
4 Ground
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JKBMSV1: Power Source Selection Headers for Keyboard/Mouse
Pin 1-2 Close:
JKBMSV1: +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse
Pin 2-3 Close:
JKBMSV1: PS/2 keyboard and mouse are powered with +5V standby
voltage.
1
3
Pin 1-2 close
1
3
1
3
Pin 2-3 close
JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel
This header allows user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel,
and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader.
Pin
Assignment
1 +5V (fused)
2 +5V (fused)
3 USB-
4 USB-
5 USB+
6 USB+
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 Key
JUSB2 JUSB3 JUSB4
1
2
9
10
10 NC
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JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Powe r Source Headers for USB Ports
Pin 1-2 Close:
JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at JUSBLAN1.
JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at front panel (JUSB1/JUSB2/JUSB3).
Pin 2-3 Close:
JUSBV1: USB ports at JUSBLAN1 are powered by +5V standby voltage.
JUSBV2: USB ports at front panel (JUSB1/JUSB2/JUSB3) are powered by
+5V standby voltage.
31
1
3
Pin 1-2 close
JUSBV1
JUSBV2
1
1
3
3
3
1
1
3
Pin 2-3 close
Note:
In order to support this function “Power-On system via USB device,”JUSBV1/ JUSBV2”
jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2-3 individually.
JFAUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header
This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front
panel. It will disable the output on back panel audio connectors.
Pin Assignment
1 Mic in/center
2 Ground
3 Mic power/Bass
4 Audio power
5 Right line out/
Speaker out Right
6 Right line out/
Speaker out Right
7 Reserved
8 Key
9 Left line out/
Speaker out Left
10 Left line out/
Speaker out Left
11 Right line in/
Rear speaker Right
12 Right line in/
Rear speaker Right
13 Left line in/
Rear speaker Left
1
13
2
14
14 Left line in/
Rear speaker Left
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JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector
This connector allows user to connect the audio source from the variaty devices,
like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound card, PCI TV turner card etc..
Pin
Assignment
1 Left Channel Input
2 Ground
3 Ground
14
4 Right Channel Input
JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header
By placing the jumper on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting
and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging
the motherboard.
13
Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation (default).
13
13
Pin 2-3 Close:
Clear CMOS data.
Clear CMOS Procedures:
1. Remove AC power line.
2. Set the jumper toPin 2-3 close.
3. Wait for five seconds.
4. Set the jumper toPin 1-2 close.
5. Power on the AC.
6. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data.
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JSATA1~JSATA4: Serial ATA Connectors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA interface,
it satisfies the SATA 1.0 spec and with transfer rate of 1.5Gb/s.
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX-
4 Ground
5 RX-
6 RX+
JSATA1 JSATA2 JSATA3 JSATA4
1
4
7
7 Ground
JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector
This header allows you to connector printer on the PC.
12
25
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 -Strobe 14 Ground
2 -ALF 15 Data 6
3 Data 0 16 Ground
4 -Error 17 Data 7
5 Data 1 18 Ground
6 -Init 19 -ACK
7 Data 2 20 Ground
8 -Scltin 21 Busy
9 Data 3 22 Ground
10 Ground 23 PE
11 Data 4 24 Ground
12 Ground 25 SCLT
13 Data 5
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